Charles Ball
@charlesball.bsky.social
Happy to be here, 🪷 all the way, and I don't request follow-backs 🙂
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stealth games be like "we need you to install this bug in the enemy base, but you cant get detected because then they might get suspicious. but if you systematically knock out every single person on the base while never being seen thats fine, i dont see why they would find that odd"
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
stealth games be like "we need you to install this bug in the enemy base, but you cant get detected because then they might get suspicious. but if you systematically knock out every single person on the base while never being seen thats fine, i dont see why they would find that odd"
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Ignition interlocks are a *less carceral* option! DUI is a common crime, many drunk drivers are not societal threats in other aspects, and we have a device that notably reduces proclivity to drive drunk without otherwise restricting their liberty.
I think it was a huge mistake to make our society so car-dependent. But man. The Discourse today is a good reminder that when it comes to roadways policy, otherwise progressive anti-car people quickly become some of the most pro-carceral, anti-civil liberties people on the planet.
December 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Ignition interlocks are a *less carceral* option! DUI is a common crime, many drunk drivers are not societal threats in other aspects, and we have a device that notably reduces proclivity to drive drunk without otherwise restricting their liberty.
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In 1993, Trump signed mortgages for 2 homes in Florida, claiming each as his principal residence.
He does not appear to have ever lived in either, let alone used them as a principal residence. They were investment properties & rented out.
Yet he accuses others of fraud?
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
He does not appear to have ever lived in either, let alone used them as a principal residence. They were investment properties & rented out.
Yet he accuses others of fraud?
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal — ProPublica
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In 1993, Trump signed mortgages for 2 homes in Florida, claiming each as his principal residence.
He does not appear to have ever lived in either, let alone used them as a principal residence. They were investment properties & rented out.
Yet he accuses others of fraud?
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
He does not appear to have ever lived in either, let alone used them as a principal residence. They were investment properties & rented out.
Yet he accuses others of fraud?
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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“It’s hard to imagine a person who has less affinity for authentic Christianity—for the teachings of Jesus, from the Sermon on the Mount to the parable of the Good Samaritan—than Donald Trump.” And by overlooking and excusing Trump’s corrupt character and actions,
December 13, 2025 at 6:23 AM
“It’s hard to imagine a person who has less affinity for authentic Christianity—for the teachings of Jesus, from the Sermon on the Mount to the parable of the Good Samaritan—than Donald Trump.” And by overlooking and excusing Trump’s corrupt character and actions,
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This is the other one.
Duke Ellington - Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy)
YouTube video by MasterXelpud
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This is the other one.
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I’m suing them for this once I’m done suing Smart Water and Thin Mints.
December 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’m suing them for this once I’m done suing Smart Water and Thin Mints.
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The Trump gold card
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Trump gold card
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Democrats, we need to talk.
These 8 senators let themselves get played by Republicans on reopening the government, and every one of us knew exactly how this would go. They handed Republicans the only leverage we had in the healthcare fight.
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These 8 senators let themselves get played by Republicans on reopening the government, and every one of us knew exactly how this would go. They handed Republicans the only leverage we had in the healthcare fight.
🧵
December 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Democrats, we need to talk.
These 8 senators let themselves get played by Republicans on reopening the government, and every one of us knew exactly how this would go. They handed Republicans the only leverage we had in the healthcare fight.
🧵
These 8 senators let themselves get played by Republicans on reopening the government, and every one of us knew exactly how this would go. They handed Republicans the only leverage we had in the healthcare fight.
🧵
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The great Dionne Warwick turns 85 today.
In addition to being a six-time Grammy winner, she spearheaded in 1985 the song “That’s What Friends Are For”.
It raised $3m for AIDS research — at a time, she said, when people didn’t want to “be seen giving money or being heard TALKING about the crisis.”
In addition to being a six-time Grammy winner, she spearheaded in 1985 the song “That’s What Friends Are For”.
It raised $3m for AIDS research — at a time, she said, when people didn’t want to “be seen giving money or being heard TALKING about the crisis.”
December 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The great Dionne Warwick turns 85 today.
In addition to being a six-time Grammy winner, she spearheaded in 1985 the song “That’s What Friends Are For”.
It raised $3m for AIDS research — at a time, she said, when people didn’t want to “be seen giving money or being heard TALKING about the crisis.”
In addition to being a six-time Grammy winner, she spearheaded in 1985 the song “That’s What Friends Are For”.
It raised $3m for AIDS research — at a time, she said, when people didn’t want to “be seen giving money or being heard TALKING about the crisis.”
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this is really great
Emmy award. Give it the accolades it deserves
Texans football owner missed a high five 🖐🏾 from star quarterback… and then this happened..😭😭🤭🤭
Texans football owner missed a high five 🖐🏾 from star quarterback… and then this happened..😭😭🤭🤭
December 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
this is really great
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'Let it Snow' with all the positive lines removed
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
'Let it Snow' with all the positive lines removed
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Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
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Can't say I ever expected to see a "That Font was No Angel" headline. But here we are.
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Can't say I ever expected to see a "That Font was No Angel" headline. But here we are.
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Of course he is, the poll numbers now show Trump is deeply unpopular again. His coverage blows whichever way the wind does. If Trump's poll numbers ever go up again he'll suddenly switch to not being critical of Trump again.
December 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Of course he is, the poll numbers now show Trump is deeply unpopular again. His coverage blows whichever way the wind does. If Trump's poll numbers ever go up again he'll suddenly switch to not being critical of Trump again.
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A lot of this has to do with 2024 and the fallout due to some white progressives sabotaging Harris along with Establishment Democrats. I am telling you that you there are going to be issues and only certain Black people see it. Shit is hitting the fan
December 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A lot of this has to do with 2024 and the fallout due to some white progressives sabotaging Harris along with Establishment Democrats. I am telling you that you there are going to be issues and only certain Black people see it. Shit is hitting the fan
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Usually you've got to buy somebody at least two Amstel Lights to get them to eat your ass out like this.
Lutnick on the $1 million Trump Gold Card: "It's a gift to the United States of America to help America be great again under Donald Trump."
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Usually you've got to buy somebody at least two Amstel Lights to get them to eat your ass out like this.
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We don't talk enough about how a single, plain Hershey's Kiss is a fantastic treat.
Fantastic.
Fantastic.
December 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
We don't talk enough about how a single, plain Hershey's Kiss is a fantastic treat.
Fantastic.
Fantastic.
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Couple of things here:
1. Trump says he took another cognitive test recently
2. In front of "large numbers of doctors and experts"
3. He called the examinations "long...and very boring"
4. If you're given 3 cognitive exams in one year by panels of doctors, something is VERY wrong with you
1. Trump says he took another cognitive test recently
2. In front of "large numbers of doctors and experts"
3. He called the examinations "long...and very boring"
4. If you're given 3 cognitive exams in one year by panels of doctors, something is VERY wrong with you
December 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Couple of things here:
1. Trump says he took another cognitive test recently
2. In front of "large numbers of doctors and experts"
3. He called the examinations "long...and very boring"
4. If you're given 3 cognitive exams in one year by panels of doctors, something is VERY wrong with you
1. Trump says he took another cognitive test recently
2. In front of "large numbers of doctors and experts"
3. He called the examinations "long...and very boring"
4. If you're given 3 cognitive exams in one year by panels of doctors, something is VERY wrong with you
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If she starts weaving tapestries out of switches I will be undone. I love that she did this.
swear this is art history in the making!
really powerful really beautiful pieces
really powerful really beautiful pieces
December 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
If she starts weaving tapestries out of switches I will be undone. I love that she did this.
I believe this is the way in this race. I have a strong personal preference, but it mostly ain't my business, I live in Florida.
Maine, now, that's different, as Mr. Gaba is well aware 😉
Maine, now, that's different, as Mr. Gaba is well aware 😉
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December 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I believe this is the way in this race. I have a strong personal preference, but it mostly ain't my business, I live in Florida.
Maine, now, that's different, as Mr. Gaba is well aware 😉
Maine, now, that's different, as Mr. Gaba is well aware 😉
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Reminder: If you'd be happy with EITHER Rep. Talarico *or* Rep. Crockett as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, you can donate to *whoever* the eventual nominee ends up being here:
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December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Reminder: If you'd be happy with EITHER Rep. Talarico *or* Rep. Crockett as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, you can donate to *whoever* the eventual nominee ends up being here:
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